Saw this on CL....

Found this very clean 2003 single cab V8 4WD. No rust whatsoever and timing belt done in last 30K miles. Truck has 207K miles, they want $14,600. Is this a good deal?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/ctd/d/lakeland-2003-toyota-tundra-sr5-4x4/7614337753.html

 

I think it's about $2-3k too high myself, and the dealer probably knows that.

I'm guessing it either had the frame replaced, or came from a southern state. I see some rust on fasteners in the engine bay which made me think frame replacement, and the cailpers and steering knuckle would really tell the story, but given the state of everything else, like the leaf springs, I think this is probably a relocated truck.

 

Seems like it could be a bit high for a single cab, but I'm still new here and learning the ins and outs. From what I can tell the frame looks pretty good but it does look like there might be some beginnings of flaking rust on the crossmember in this picture, but can't say for sure. I would ask for more pictures to make sure the frame is really in as good of condition as they say.

 

Ask for undercarriage pics showing the condition of the frame unless driving there isn’t inconvenient. Also ask to see if it’s rusted under the pickup bed itself.

 

That is a super-cool truck. I ignored RCs early in my hunt and missed a couple of decent/nice 4x4 ones, not realizing they're kind of rare. Mileage is higher than what I'd personally want, but the paint on this one and the cap/camper/topper -- and the frame if it checks out as a SoCal truck*** -- make this one pretty tempting. Definitely priced a little high, but not much. Easily a $10k truck.

***Could be a SoCal truck that spent just enough time up north for those engine-bay components (usually crappier metals) to start to rust. Maybe?

 

Yup, anywhere coastal, actually. I'd ask the dealer for a CarFax just to see where it's been registered. Would paint a better picture of where it's been.